Report reveals mass redeployment of public servants during COVID
2,240 public servants were redeployed to meet surging demand for government services during COVID.
7 December, 2020
Federal
Govt in $1.2b robodebt backdown
The government has agreed to pay $112 million to members of the robodebt class action.
16 November, 2020
Virgin Galactic chief to head Australian Space Agency
Virgin Galactic’s COO has been appointed to head the Australian Space Agency.
13 November, 2020
CSIRO to deliver tech services to NHS
The CSIRO will deliver software to the UK’s Nation Health Service.
12 November, 2020
‘Sham’ CIC slammed for protecting public servants
Critics say the proposed federal integrity body will cover up public sector corruption.
5 November, 2020
Proposal to take aged care out of government
The aged care royal commission has heard a proposal for an independent Aged Care Commission.
29 October, 2020
ASIC manager resigns over relocation payments
ASIC’s chair has stood aside and its deputy chair has resigned amid an investigation into relocation expenses.
26 October, 2020
Aus Post CEO stood aside in Cartier watches probe
Four Australia Post managers were rewarded with $3,000 Cartier watches for their work.
22 October, 2020
Top bureaucrat grilled on departmental ‘cover up’
The AFP is investigating the $30 million purchase of land near the Western Sydney Airport site.
19 October, 2020
Action plan targets government crisis powers
The risk of fraud during government responses to a crisis situation is being targeted in an open government action plan.
15 October, 2020
Budget funds commercial kava import scheme
The federal government will provide $1.9 million over four years to increase access to kava in Australia.
8 October, 2020
Budget funds govt agencies, departments and programs
Funding for government agencies, departments and programs to respond to COVID, increase data protection and improve public sector efficiency is contained in the federal budget.
8 October, 2020
Budget’s ‘vote of confidence’ in councils
The federal budget offers a lifeblood to local government to drive economic recovery, councils say.
6 October, 2020
Budget infrastructure spend targets COVID recovery
The federal budget will contain major funding for road upgrades in the NT and WA.
5 October, 2020
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